Description For some folks, a ride on the back of a bull lasts 8 seconds. Some donât make it out of the gate. Hell, some never even stepped foot in the arena to begin with. Still, for just a few others, the ride lasts the rest of their lives. Is this a metaphor? Maybe, weâre not entirely sure. All we know is that weâre holding on, cause if you ainât ridinâ youâre dyinâ.